LEWIS Hamilton has splashed out £18million on a new London mansion that boasts six bedrooms across four floors and an impressive summer house.

The Formula One driver snapped up the “unique detached villa” after it was put on the market last month.

7The large open kitchen leads out to a large ‘entertaining space’

He even managed to knock almost £2million off the price after owners Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey, 46, and his husband, actor Simon Woods, 37, originally priced it at £19.85million.

Not that the four-time champion couldn’t afford it, after it emerged his personal wealth reached £131million according to the Sunday Times Rich this year.

The stunning property has “generous entertaining space” which opens out into a 200ft garden with an impressive summer house.

7The 200ft garden boasts a beautiful view and is perfect for summer parties

7The four-floor property was built in 1860

7The detached house is filled with traditional furniture

7It enjoys many period features including cornicing and chimney pieces

The detached property was built by the famous builder Samuel Johns in 1860.

It boasts six bedrooms and four reception rooms, with two good-sized bathrooms.

Although it’s not clear how the unmarried 32-year-old will split his time between his other properties in Monte Carlo and New York, Hamilton’s new pad is perfect for entertaining.

And the four-time title-holder has picked a great location in the West End.

7It has six large bedrooms

7And two impressive-sized bathrooms